Nonetheless, as many of you are aware, it is not only those who overdo the gardening that can suffer from back ache, those who sit at a desk all day also are at increased risk as their abdominal and back muscles become increasingly weaker.
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According to the 2014 Review, Prevention of Low Back Pain by Dr Maher et al. exercise can play a significant role in helping those with lower back pain. Dr Maher prescribes exercise as, "exercise strengthens the muscles that support and control the spine, meaning that your spine is better able to cope with the load that you put on it during daily life, secondly the tissues that make up the spine, ligaments, discs and bones need regular movement and activity to stay strong and healthy."

​Exercise, movement, and motion are our medicine; and should become our daily prescription for healthy living.
Try these out over the coming weeks, to help ease you into summer!

1. ​Seated glutes stretch 
2. Wall calf stretch 

1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil and salt generously. Add the linguine and cook until just al dente. Drain, reserving a small cupful of the cooking liquid.

2. Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan until it is as hot as you can get it – it should be too hot to hold your hand over comfortably. Wash the asparagus, shake off the excess liquid and put on the griddle. Drizzle with a little olive oil and grill for 3–4 minutes on each side. Remove and slice each spear in half on the diagonal.

3. Melt the butter in the pasta pan then add the lemon zest. Turn the heat down as low as you can, then whisk the lemon juice and egg yolks into the butter, until you have an emulsion. Add some of the reserved pasta liquid, a tablespoon at a time, until you have a sauce the texture of single (light) cream – it should be silky-smooth and just coat the pasta when you add it without being cloying. Add the pasta and asparagus to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

4. Serve with plenty of black pepper and the cheese shaved over the top.

Here’s one I made earlier! https://youtu.be/BF7eYnubh-g
​Enjoy!

We are VERY pleased to announce that we are now able to offer Foot Health appointments THREE days per week!
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We know that many of you have been waiting some time for a foot appointment so before you get those summer shoes out, why not get those grippers sorted first! 

Appointments available Tuesdays, Wednesdays* and Thursdays.    Book online or call 01453 873 811.

Having completed her Foot Health Diploma through the SMAE Institute, (the only establishment in the UK to run a University Credit Rated Foot Health Course), she has been delivering high-quality care for her clients in and around the Five Valleys.

Fay is also a fully qualified Ear Wax removal practitioner so can offer both services at once if needed!!!